Picture: Thai Rath

 

It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil.

 

But the much vaunted "Big Match" between Liverpool and Manchester United that kicks off today has descended into shambles. 

 

This after "The Match Bangkok Century Cup 2022" had been planned for years. 

 

Thai Rath reported that the latest drama surrounding the event - and there have already been many - was that tickets were being sold yesterday outside Rajamangala stadium for half price.

 

This was making those who had paid early bird prices furious. 

 

Tickets for 7,000 baht were going for 3,500 baht, 14,000 for 7,000 and 15,000 for 7,500 baht.

 

The media said that "Reds Fans" were terribly disappointed before a ball had even been kicked. 

 

Many were complaining that the match was on a weekday and not the weekend, superstar Christiano Ronaldo, United's number 7, was not coming and now the 50% discount that was a real kick in the teeth for those that paid the full price. 

 

Many wondered how an event planned for several years could be such a shambles.

 

However, when the media went to the stadium they found no tickets being sold at all - the booths had been hurriedly cleared away. 

 

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Scalpers lost some money on this one it seems.  I agree that having a match on a Tuesday instead of a Friday evening or a Saturday would have been great, but after all this is a long 5 day holiday weekend and so maybe they felt is was like a Friday evening game ....

Scam.

Scam from the moment it was set.

Fools.

Typical Thai "planning"...

7,000 baht to watch a football match, Dumbo's.

Youze wuz robbed. Watch baseball instead.

One wonders if it's on the Television why pay to go in person. 

11 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Youze wuz robbed. Watch baseball instead.

Or "rounders"!

Should be the deal clincher for the 2034 World Cup!

I heard they were giving them away free now. Still overpriced.

5 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

One wonders if it's on the Television why pay to go in person. 

Why do people the world over attend sporting events when they can watch in the comfort of their homes? The atmosphere. The occasion. The getting out of the house and away from a screen that dominates so many peoples lives now. The memory of actually having done something different from a quotidian existence. . .. etc,, etc. 

41 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Youze wuz robbed. Watch baseball instead.

That and golf for my go to on the TV when I cant sleep.

28 minutes ago, bobandyson said:

Why do people the world over attend sporting events when they can watch in the comfort of their homes? The atmosphere. The occasion. The getting out of the house and away from a screen that dominates so many peoples lives now. The memory of actually having done something different from a quotidian existence. . .. etc,, etc. 

You don't see the irony do you, nor tha sarcasm.....

I felt pretty bad when I sold tickets for the Man U game for 2000 baht a time. They were being sold for 500 baht at the ground but it is fair enough, they shouldn't moan, as they might not have got a ticket. 

Pays your money takes your  chance 

I am sure the true football supporter won't mind its the game that counts 

Can't imagine many supporters  flew to Thailand just for the game ????

 

I hope it was the tickets of that show biz girl that

managed to buy 1000's , hope she lost millions.

regards worgeordie

 

Wonder how many of the people that paid 7,000 for a ticket were secretly hoping to flip them for even more money .

That could never happen in Thailand could it !!!! 

2 hours ago, Orinoco said:

7,000 baht to watch a football match, Dumbo's.

i understand it will be on one of the thai tv channels so no need to pay anything !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The media said that "Reds Fans" were terribly disappointed before a ball had even been kicked. 

Both teams are 'Reds'

Did the fans who payed full price not buy their tickets 2 years ago when the match was announced, and before Ronaldo re-joined the Filth.

 

 

Bangkok businesses enjoy windfall from Manchester U v Liverpool soccer match

 

 

Many hotels within walking distance of the Rajamangala National Stadium are booked out by fans of Manchester United and Liverpool FC, keen to watch the pre-season friendly match this evening (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265651-bangkok-businesses-enjoy-windfall-from-manchester-u-v-liverpool-soccer-match/

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Many wondered how an event planned for several years could be such a shambles

 

Surely the only people who thought this wouldn't be a shambles were the people actually organizing it!

4 hours ago, webfact said:

descended into shambles. 

Thai organisation, surely not...!!! ????

2 hours ago, shackleton said:

 

Can't imagine many supporters  flew to Thailand just for the game ????

 

I was at the Stadium yesterday, it was very busy - Plenty of United fans flew over to Thailand for the match - Most will fly out on Wednesday & head to Australia where United will play a further 3 matches.

1 hour ago, blackshadow said:

i understand it will be on one of the thai tv channels so no need to pay anything !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which channel? 

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

Both teams are 'Reds'

Did the fans who paid full price not buy their tickets 2 years ago when the match was announced, and before Ronaldo re-joined the Filth.

 

 

Yes, as a Wales, Arsenal and Wrexham supporter, I must protest at either of these two teams being accorded the title "Reds".

11 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

I was at the Stadium yesterday, it was very busy - Plenty of United fans flew over to Thailand for the match - Most will fly out on Wednesday & head to Australia where United will play a further 3 matches.

Don't think they will make there flight, we are talking about Manchester united fans, here.

Reckon most will just get stuck in the Ladyboy bars of Bangkok. 

 

 

13 minutes ago, Sametboy2019 said:

Which channel? 

think channel 7......

Well, whoever goes to the stadium, better bring an umbrella. It's been raining quite strongly every day in the afternoon and evening for a couple of days now, and I don't think it'll be over today...

Gesundheit.

31 minutes ago, blazes said:

Yes, as a Wales, Arsenal and Wrexham supporter, I must protest at either of these two teams being accorded the title "Reds".

As Meat Loaf said "Two out of three ain't bad"

1 hour ago, RedArmy said:

I was at the Stadium yesterday, it was very busy - Plenty of United fans flew over to Thailand for the match - Most will fly out on Wednesday & head to Australia where United will play a further 3 matches.

More money than sense!